Apulia Osteria Italiana
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Apulia Osteria Italiana has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Apulia Osteria Italiana is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the cart from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop bucket on the floor at mop sink. Operator placed the wet mop to hang to allow airflow to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open dairy creamer not date marked at bar. Operator date marked the dairy creamer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered on shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with the lids. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at Reach in Drawers. Operated cleaned and sanitized the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline with no hair restraints. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink. Operator placed vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with full container of chlorine sanitizer. Observed 100ppm on test strip. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink next to back entrance of building.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at entrance to bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat asparagus in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved raw steaks to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed Chef DBPR Form HR 5025-131 Oyster Consumer Advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area gasket torn.
14-11-5
58
Sep 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apulia Osteria Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apulia Osteria Italiana on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apulia Osteria Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Apulia Osteria Italiana.
Has Apulia Osteria Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apulia Osteria Italiana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Apulia Osteria Italiana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Apulia Osteria Italiana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Apulia Osteria Italiana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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